10 Fantasy Football sleepers from NFL Week 6-biggest surprises

10 Fantasy Football sleepers from NFL Week 6

Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-15. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 16, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Vernon Davis-TE-Washington

With Jordan Reed sidelined with his fifth career concussion, Washington and Kirk Cousins turned to backup Vernon Davis who they picked up this offseason after ten years in San Francisco and Denver. The veteran was already playing plenty of snaps in dual-tight end sets and seemed to fit well with Kirk Cousins on Sunday.

Davis was targeted four times and was able to catch two passes for a total of 50 yards. He found the end zone for the first time this season, and he could continue to be involved if Reed’s injury hangs around.

Given the uncertainty of Reed’s status, Davis is definitely a fringe starting option for fantasy football next week. He’s one of the best short-term fantasy football sleepers at tight end even though he doesn’t have the long-term upside of the next tight end since he’ll take a back seat when Reed returns.

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